Goat First
Aid Kit
This is a general
list of items that every
goat owner should have in their "goat"
medicine cabinet.
- Veterinary
Thermometer - The goats normal temperature is 102-104
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Penicillin - antibiotic
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Scour Halt - treatment of diarrhea
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Probios - to start rumen
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Blood Stop Powder - helps clot blood
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Epinephrine Injection - for shock or allergic reaction
to medication
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Corid - treatment of coccidious
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Latex Disposable Gloves - for examination
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Vet Wrap - bandaging
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7% Iodine or Betadine - for navel dipping and irrigating
wounds
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Neosporin - antibiotic cream for minor cuts
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Terramycin Eye Ointment - treatment of eye irritation
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Biomycin - upper repertory antibiotic
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Clean Old Towels
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Scissors
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Weigh Tape
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Nutri Drench - for stressed animals
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OB Lube - for internal examinations or taking the
temperature
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Needles - for giving vaccinations. They should be
between a 20 and a 22 gauge.
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Syringes - for giving vaccinations, irrigating a wound,
oral medications (1cc, 3cc, 6cc)
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Baking Soda - for upset bellies.
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Injectable Vitamin B Complex
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Drenching Syringe
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